Black Clouds and Black Flags on the Horizon
Joel Richardson WND It was in 2004, when American businessman Nicholas Berg’s brutal execution by beheading was widely shown all over the Internet, that most Americans caught their first glimpse of the black flag of Islam. Hung on the wall behind Berg and his murderous executioners was a black banner with Arabic writing in white.
Unto Death by Dalton Thomas
I strongly encourage everyone to purchase a copy of Dalton Thomas’ newest book, Unto Death: Martyrdom, Mission, and the Maturity of the Church. Dalton is dear brother, friend, and co-laborer for the Gospel. He is also the author of The Controversy of Zion and the Time of Jacob’s Trouble, a book which is also an […]
The ‘Osama Spring’ must become the ‘Obama Autumn’
Joel Richardson WND While some still refer to the revolution that swept through the Middle East as the “Arab Spring,” many others, particularly Muslims throughout the Middle East, refer to it more properly as the “Islamic Awakening.” As history will forever testify, President Barack Obama’s role in the unfolding of the Islamic Awakening was to […]
The Battle of Gog of Magog & the Return of Jesus
Joel Richardson The Book of Revelation, chapter 19, contains what is perhaps the most famous Biblical passage concerning the return of Jesus. There, Jesus the Messiah is seen to burst forth from heaven, riding on a white horse with the armies of heaven following Him. But as powerful and well known as this prophetic portrayal […]
Burning weapons during Jesus’ millennial reign
Joel Richardson WND In several commentary articles featured on WND, I have been addressing the oracle of Ezekiel 38 and 39, and showing why we should understand it to parallel other Antichristic prophecies and passages. In other words, I have explained why Gog is the Antichrist/Beast and why Gog’s hordes are one and the same […]
Ezekiel, Magog and the Scythians
Joel Richardson WND The prophecy of Ezekiel 38 and 39, often referred to as the Battle of Gog and Magog is hands-down, one of the most influential end-time prophecies in all of Scripture. But it is also arguably one of the most misinterpreted prophecies. In previous articles, I’ve explained that while many prophecy teachers claim […]
Charlie Daniels: American Musical Legend, Patriot, Committed Servant of Jesus Christ
It has been a true pleasure this past year to become friends with both musical legend, Charlie Daniels, and his son, Charlie Jr. Both father and son are solid believers and avid students of Bible prophecy. Even as I am a fan of Charlie’s music, so was I surprised to learn that Charlie is a […]
6 Reasons Why Gog is the Antichrist / Beast
Joel Richardson WND For years, students of Bible prophecy have been taught that “Gog,” spoken of in Ezekiel 38 and 39, cannot be the same as the Antichrist/Beast spoken of in the New Testament. Among the reasons set forth to argue that the two cannot be the same, none carry any weight.
Ramadan’s Escalating Death Toll
Roland Clark On August 11th Afghan interior ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqi reported that Taliban attacks in Afghanistan had risen during Islam’s holy month. Three days later forty seven civilians were killed by suicide bombers and 145 were wounded, making it the bloodiest week in Afghanistan this year. How significant is the timing? Read the full […]
Muslim Demographics and the Great Delusion
Joel Richardson WND Unlike the subjectivity of our hopes, dreams, speculations and most desperate fantasies, with their rigid and inflexible numbers, demographics force us to face reality. The Christian Church is about to have a head-on clash with a very real demographic giant. Recognizing the epic proportions of this coming clash, some are even now […]
Joseph Farah on an Islamic Antichrist
An interview from Joseph Farah, who, a very close and lifelong friend of Hal Lindsey. Few people are aware that Farah actually wrote six books with Hal. Here Joseph discusses how he came to recognize the Islamic Antichrist theory, and why it matters.
Jerry Sandusky and Muhammad
Joel Richardson WND An article featured last week on CNN’s website by Samuel Burke highlighted the epidemic of child brides throughout the Islamic world. Burke’s article begins by discussing the marriage of Faiz, an 11-year-old girl, and Ghulam, a 40-year-old man, in Afghanistan. For most who read this article, the story was enough to turn […]
Daniel 9:26 (Rated G)
And for fun, an oldie, but goodie. (And still shockingly accurate) And of course, let’s not forget the footnotes:
Mahdism (and Sectarianism and Superstition) Rises in the Islamic World
Dr. Timothy Furnish HNN Last week the prestigious and non-partisan Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life released a new study on beliefs and attitudes in the Islamic world, entitled “The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity.” Surveying over 28,000 Muslims in 24 countries, this massive report is not only statistically sound and extensive in geographic […]
Nearly half of all Muslims globally believe Mahdi’s emergence is imminent!
Joel Richardson WND & related WND article here Over the past several years, I’ve been one of the leading figures warning the church and the Western world concerning the Islamic doctrine of a coming messiah figure known as the Mahdi. In sounding this alarm, I have certainly had my share of critics, not only from […]
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Does Isaiah 17 predict Syria’s imminent destruction?
Joel Richardson WND Behold, Damascus is about to be removed from being a city, and it will become a fallen ruin. – Isaiah 17:1 With all of the chaos, bloodshed and now the openly acknowledged presence of chemical and biological weapons within Syria, many students of prophecy are wondering if Isaiah’s oracle concerning Damascus is […]
Ethiopia and Sudan in Biblical Prophecy
Joel Richardson WND Open up nearly any English translation of the Bible and you will find numerous references to “Ethiopia.” Many of these references place Ethiopia in a negative light. In the book of the prophet Ezekiel for example, we find a prophetic oracle against Ethiopia, Egypt, Arabia, Libya, and Turkey (Lud):
Standing Firm in the Face of Slander
Joel Richardson WND I have a distinct memory from my childhood that has always stayed with me. I was only in the first grade, and for the first time in my life, I learned about the history of slavery in the United States. Soon after, I also learned about the Holocaust. Heavy subject matter for […]
Which Nations Does Psalm 83 Really Include?
Joel Richardson WND I was recently visiting with some Christian friends from Egypt, and the discussion turned toward their disappointment and disagreement with a particular view concerning the prophetic destiny of Egypt, as espoused by many American Christians these days. Because I was in complete agreement with their concerns, I thought it good to take […]
The Daniel 11 Prophecy: Antiochus to Antichrist
Note: This article has been updated and expanded. Among the many prominent end-time passages of the Bible, one of the clearest passages that proves the Antichrist and his coming armies will arise from the Middle East, is Daniel 11. In this chapter, a prophecy is given that begins with the historical Medo-Persian empire and concludes […]
Replacement Theology, Israel and Her Enemies
Joel Richardson WND Over the past 2,000 years, among all the various theological errors that have crept into the Christian church, there is no question that replacement theology is one of the most widespread and, I would argue, perverse and vile. Replacement theology essentially holds that because (most) Jews rejected Jesus (Yahshua) as their Messiah, […]
Baby Girl “Richardson” is on her way!
Just a brief post to share the first image of our soon-to-be daughter. Yes, it’s a girl! This will mean four girls and one boy. The due date is mid-December. To all of you who have prayed or given gifts to help us move forward with this adoption, we sincerely thank you from the bottom […]
Why the Islamic Antichrist Theory Matters
Joel Richardson WND (Please post this article on your blogs, Facebook, Tweet it, and generally spread it around.) As a well-known prophecy teacher, my email inbox is frequently full of questions, comments and news articles from those interested in biblical prophecy. While some of these emails are certainly helpful and interesting, there are also many […]
Iran Experiencing the Greatest Christian Revival in the World
WND The author of a new book, Mideast Beast: The Scriptural Case for an Islamic Antichrist,” says there are things about Iran that few Americans, including American Christians, know. “First, the present regime is on the verge of being toppled. The Iranian people are extremely unhappy with their leadership. There is the very real chance […]
Adnan Oktar: Joel Richardson and Christians “in the lap of the Antichrist and Satan himself”
Drew Zahn, WND A WND author’s bold claim that the biblical Antichrist will be Islamic has rankled one of the Mideast’s most dynamic personalities, prompting the creator of a TV show reportedly seen by millions to fire back that it’s not Muslims, but Christians who are “on the side of the Antichrist and Satan.”
Hebrew Nation Morning Show
This morning, I joined Chadbourne Zitek and Amy Dent, host of the Hebrew Nation Morning Show to discuss the Islamic eschatological paradigm and its some of its implications. You can listen to the one hour program here.
Joel Richardson on Sabakeh7 Iranian Satellite Television
If you were given one hour to say anything to millions of Iranians, what would you say? This was my opportunity. Thank you Iran Alive Ministries and thank you Jesus!
Obama Administration Welcoming Jihadists to the Table
Joel Richardson WND At the onset, and in the immediate aftermath of the revolution in Egypt, it seemed as though every government expert and media commentator, on both the right and the left, was confident that the end result in Egypt would be positive. On the right, there was the unshakeable notion that the Bush […]
Hidden in Plain Sight
And another blog added to the links section: Four Sign Posts. This one is by Mark Davidson, a long time regular visitor and friend to this sight. Back when the comments on this blog were open, I always appreciated Mark’s involvement. Davidson’s new book “Hidden in Plain Sight” approaches the Islamic end time theory with […]
